Overview

• Rangers confirmed the exits of head coach Russell Martin and coaches Matt Gill and Mike Williamson after a 1-1 draw at Falkirk.
• Martin’s tenure ended with five wins in 17 matches, one league victory, and the team sitting eighth in the Premiership, 11 points behind leaders Hearts.
• Fan anger escalated at Falkirk as supporters surrounded the team bus, and Martin left separately with a police and mounted escort.
• A catastrophic Champions League play-off collapse to Club Brugge, including a 6-0 defeat on the night and a 9-1 aggregate loss, compounded a poor European start.
• Reports say Steven Gerrard is under strong consideration to return, with Danny Rohl, Sean Dyche and Kevin Muscat also linked as the board weighs options during the break.